Medieval European tapestries presentation to be held at Corning Community College Feb. 10

Friday

Feb 7, 2014 at 1:06 PM

“Woven Wonders: The World of Medieval Tapestries” presentation will be held at Corning Community College, 1 Academic Drive, from 12:55 to 1:50 p.m. Feb. 10.

Staff reports

“Woven Wonders: The World of Medieval Tapestries” presentation will be held at Corning Community College, 1 Academic Drive, from 12:55 to 1:50 p.m. Feb. 10.

Kate Dimitrova, Assistant Professor of Art History at Alfred University, will discuss the history of tapestry and demonstrate their monetary, cultural, political, and religious values. After the presentation, Dr. Dimitrova will investigate the tapestries currently on display in the Arthur A. Houghton, Jr. Library.

The event is free and open to the public. Refreshments will be served.

For more information, call at 607-962-9385 or email sweisma1@corning-cc.edu.